Edward Gonzales
DENAIR
Summary
Extensive background with 25 years as a CDL driver and 20 years in warehousing and logistics roles, including forklift operation and dispatching. Management experience spans nine years, focusing on operational oversight, quality assurance, customer service, and inventory management. Proven track record in maintaining safety standards and optimizing delivery processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial driver
Valley Fresh Foods Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to deliver products safely and on time.
- Verified shipping documents for accuracy, ensuring timely delivery of goods to correct addresses.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
Unemployment
Seeking
07.2023 - 12.2023
Driver CDL
Grizzly Nut LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- On time for work and deliveries
- Supported seasonal tasks during peak demand periods to ensure timely deliveries.
- Replaced empty bins with full bins at processing plants to maintain continuous operations.
- Simplified paperwork processes to improve workflow.
Operation Management
Pallet Recovery Service Inc
08.2009 - 05.2023
- Managed team of 100 plus employees
- Collaborated with management to assess production performance and establish strategic goals and plans.
- Coordinated urgent late-night deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment of customer needs.
- Schedule deliveries and pick up with customers
- Processed DMV registrations and title transfers for vehicles
- Managed procurement of equipment, tools, and materials to support daily operational efficiency.
- Work directly with mechanics, drivers, and dispatch
- Manage safety practices and procedures that adhere to or exceed safety standards
- Understanding of insurance policies and procedures (GL Commercial Auto policy, Workers Comp, HR, Timecards and Payroll)
Education
BBA - Associate's degree Business Accounting
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06-2026
BBA - Managerial, Introduction Accounting w/Excel & QB
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12-2025
Business Financial Accounting -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06-2024
Full Charge Bookkeeping - w/Excel, QB
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06-2024
Business Management - No Degree
University of Phoenix
San Jose, CA12-2009
High School Diploma -
Gilroy High School
Gilroy, CA12-1995
Skills
- Route planning expertise
- Route planning
- Safe driving practices
- Dispatching
- Forklift operator
- Inventory control
- Customer Service
- Operation/Management
- Lean Six Sigma
- FIFO/LIFO
- Data entry/Payroll
- QuickBooks
- Bookkeeping procedures
- Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Currency counting
- Cash handling
- Receipt handling
- Purchase assistance
- Leadership
- Warehousing
Timeline
Commercial driver
Valley Fresh Foods Inc
09.2023 - Current
Driver CDL
Grizzly Nut LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
Unemployment
Seeking
07.2023 - 12.2023
Operation Management
Pallet Recovery Service Inc
08.2009 - 05.2023
BBA - Associate's degree Business Accounting
Modesto Junior College
BBA - Managerial, Introduction Accounting w/Excel & QB
Modesto Junior College
Business Financial Accounting -
Modesto Junior College
Full Charge Bookkeeping - w/Excel, QB
Modesto Junior College
Business Management - No Degree
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Gilroy High School